John Hawkins

Children's Select Committee - Tuesday, 28 July 2026 - 10.30 am

Schools Forum - Thursday, 11 June 2026 - 1.30 pm

The Wiltshire Council Schools Forum was scheduled to discuss the transfer of funding between school blocks, the draft Local SEND Reform Plan for Wiltshire, and updates from working groups. The meeting also included a briefing on updated guidance regarding the Experts at Hand offer within the SEND reforms.

Children's Select Committee - Friday, 5 June 2026 - 10.30 am

The Children's Select Committee of Wiltshire Council met on Friday 5 June 2026 to discuss a range of important topics concerning children's services and education. Key areas scheduled for review included updates on school Ofsted judgements, the Best Start in Life strategy, and the Families First Partnership Programme. The committee also received reports on education performance outcomes for secondary education and school attendance.

Schools Forum - Thursday, 26 March 2026 - 1.30 pm

The Wiltshire Schools Forum met on Thursday 26 March 2026 to discuss significant reforms to the schools and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) systems, and to approve the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) budget for the 2026-27 financial year. Key decisions included the allocation of funding across the Schools, Central Schools Services, High Needs, and Early Years blocks, as well as the transfer of funds from the Schools Block to the High Needs Block.

Schools Forum - Thursday, 22 January 2026 - 1.30 pm

The Wiltshire Council Schools Forum was scheduled to discuss the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) for the 2026-27 financial year, focusing on budget setting across various blocks. Key discussions were expected to revolve around the High Needs Block, SEND transformation, and the allocation of funding for schools, central services, and early years provision.